Delhi Air Quality: It was like entering a gas chamber says Priyanka Gandhi on returning to Delhi from Wayanad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality: It was like entering a gas chamber says Priyanka Gandhi on returning to Delhi from Wayanad

The Hindu  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who has returned to Delhi from Kerala's Wayanad after contesting the Lok Sabha bypoll, said coming back to the national capital was like entering a "gas chamber" and called for "putting our heads together" and finding a solution for cleaner air. The Congress general secretary said Delhi's pollution gets worse every year. Coming back to Delhi from Wayanad where the air is beautiful and the AQI is 35, was like entering a gas chamber. We really should put our heads together and find a solution… pic.twitter.com/dYMtjaVIGB — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra November 14, 2024 "Coming back to Delhi from Wayanad where the air is beautiful and the AQI is 35, was like entering a gas chamber.

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Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR
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7 hours, 22 minutes ago

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR

The Hindu  

As the air quality deteriorated in Delhi-NCR, the Centre on Thursday banned construction and demolition activities, plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars, and shifted classes for students up to grade five to hybrid mode. The measures are part of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, a set of short-term emergency measures to reduce air pollution imposed …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel
6 days, 19 hours ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The live pollution rankings published by Swiss air quality …

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018

India Today  

With a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality in the last few days of December, the city marked a notable milestone in 2024 in terms of average annual Air Quality Index with 209 days recorded in moderate or better categories, official data suggests. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi recorded its second-best average AQI since the panel's …

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018

India TV News  

Good news for Delhiites ahead of 2025, a data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management shows that the National Capital recorded 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024, the highest since 2018. Delhi records highest 'good to moderate' air quality days since 2018 As per the CAQM data, the number of 'good to moderate' air quality …

Delhi Records Its Cleanest December Air Since Introduction Of AQI System In 2015
1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi Records Its Cleanest December Air Since Introduction Of AQI System In 2015

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 30 With an average Air Quality Index of 294, Delhi has recorded its cleanest December air since the introduction of the AQI system in 2015. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, December marked Delhi's cleanest first half ever, with only one 'very poor' air day recorded between December 1 and December 15. This marked …

Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation
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1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation

Hindustan Times  

Strong consistent winds in the first half of December, followed by record-breaking rainfall in the second half of the month has seen Delhi record an average air quality index of 294 this month, making it Delhi’s cleanest December since AQI was launched in 2015, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. Further, the month also recorded six days of …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
1 week, 6 days ago

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The national capital experienced relentless rains on Friday, but remained enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, rendering the city landscape rather gloomy. The air quality index in the national capital region deteriorated to 353 on Friday, from 345 a day earlier, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The …

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in the Capital deteriorated to the “severe” zone again on Sunday, after the air quality index over the past day provided a much-needed respite from a four-day streak of “severe” AQI from last Tuesday to Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily air bulletin. With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded on the …

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: After improving to ‘very poor’ category, the air quality index in Delhi has once again slipped to ‘severe’, with the AQI of 427 at 7am on Sunday. Delhi's AQI has been consistently deteriorating since last Sunday due to a drop in windspeed, making it the worst since December 2021. Delhi's AQI on Sunday morning: Anand Vihar: 427 …

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi

The Hindu  

Delhi continued to be the most polluted place in India — for the fourth consecutive day — with the overall air quality of the national capital continuing to be in the “severe” category on Thursday morning, according to official data. Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 450 at 9 a.m. on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control …

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
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Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Delhi’s air quality has plunged …

Cold wave in Delhi to worsen this winter? City shivers, IMD predicts mercury may drop to...
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cold wave in Delhi to worsen this winter? City shivers, IMD predicts mercury may drop to...

Live Mint  

Delhi weather alert today: With a cold wave warning looming across North India, the weather department has predicted dense fog in the national capital. Delhi AQI Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Wednesday despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and truck entry into the city, coming into force. According to Central Pollution Control Board …

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs

The Hindu  

The Central panel tasked with improving air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region on Monday once again invoked its most stringent curbs as pollution levels soared sharply over the past day due to unfavourable meteorological factors that prevented the dispersal of pollutants in air. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas ordered the imposition of the …

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI—As the skies turned hazy with pollution this winter, a giant outdoor purifier sat dormant in the Indian capital’s central business district. The Delhi government said the smog guns and drones were part of emergency measures to combat pollution during winter months and that the country’s top court had ordered the construction of the smog tower. Environmental experts said …

Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital
4 weeks ago

Delhi smog: Meet the kids struggling to breathe in India’s choked capital

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — As pollution worsens in the Indian capital, parents are facing an impossible choice: stay or go. “We have no other option but to leave Delhi,” Rosha, a housewife who is married to a businessman, told CNN last month from her home in an affluent South Delhi neighborhood as she completed last-minute packing before leaving for the …

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold
1 month ago

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the "poor" category on Sunday morning, with a thick layer of smog enveloping the city. As per the Central Pollution Control Board data, the overall Air Quality Index of the national capital was 272 at 8 am. The rain may The decline in air quality came days after the Supreme Court allowed the easing of …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
1 month ago

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks. However, the city’s average AQI increased to 197, up from the 165 recorded a day earlier, according to the …

At 7.1°C, Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season, air quality 'poor' again
1 month ago

At 7.1°C, Delhi wakes up to coldest morning of season, air quality 'poor' again

India Today  

Delhi shivered through its coldest morning of the season on Saturday, as the mercury dropped to 7.1° Celsius, three degrees below the season's average. The city’s air quality also took a turn for the worse, slipping back into the ‘poor’ category. The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an Air Quality Index of 222 around 9 AM, placing the city in …

Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 month ago

Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 06, 2024 18:12 IST - 4 MINS READ Dear readers, So here we are again—Parliament’s winter session unfolds like a well-rehearsed drama, complete with its predictable plot twists and familiar cast of characters. My relatives and friends, many with children or relatives working in the capital, keep asking the same question: “How do people live there?” It’s …

Delhi air pollution: National Capital records 'moderate' air quality
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: National Capital records 'moderate' air quality

The Hindu  

Delhiites woke up to cleaner skies for the third consecutive day as the city's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Friday. At 9 a.m., Delhi's Air Quality Index was recorded at 187, slightly higher than Thursday morning's reading of 161, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of the 38 monitoring stations that recorded air quality data, …

‘Itna bhayankar…’: Nitin Gadkari explains why he doesn't like living in Delhi
1 month ago

‘Itna bhayankar…’: Nitin Gadkari explains why he doesn't like living in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has voiced concerns over Delhi’s alarming pollution levels, saying they directly affect his health and make him hesitant to visit the national capital. Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi At an event in New Delhi on Tuesday, the senior Bharatiya …

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels
1 month ago

Delhi’s air quality remains moderate; slight rise in pollution levels

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category on Friday even as there was a slight rise in pollution levels and the mercury dipped to a degree below the normal. A dip in air quality was expected on Friday despite wind speed staying near 10 km per hour. “Delhi’s air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from …

Nitin Gadkari on why he doesn't like to visit Delhi: Terrible pollution
1 month ago

Nitin Gadkari on why he doesn't like to visit Delhi: Terrible pollution

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, known for his candid remarks, said he’s reluctant to visit Delhi due to its alarming pollution levels, which he claimed directly impact his health. The Union Minister’s remarks came as Delhi’s air quality showed slight improvement this week, with the Air Quality Index recorded at 165 on Thursday, down from 178 the previous day, placing it …

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference
1 month ago

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference

Live Mint  

It astonishes sympathetic global observers that India, with its wealth of public policy experts, should be so inept at handling a major threat to the health and productivity of its population, afflicting not just Delhi, but the entire northern belt of the country in the concluding months of every calendar year. If this is going to be an unsolvably predictable …

As Delhi chokes due to pollution, 5-star hotels 'sell clean air as a service'
1 month ago

As Delhi chokes due to pollution, 5-star hotels 'sell clean air as a service'

India Today  

As Delhi grappled with dangerously toxic air over the past few weeks, five-star hotels in the national capital introduced a luxury that’s now a necessity: clean air in their rooms. "Hotel selling clean air as a service," Johnson quipped in his post. Hotel selling clean air as a service pic.twitter.com/YUwn3PrNsh — Bryan Johnson /dd December 5, 2024 Debarghya Das, an …

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action
1 month ago

Delhi's air crisis: Worst November in 8 years sparks calls for action

India Today  

Nitin Gadkari recently said he avoids visiting Delhi because of the city's severe pollution levels, adding that he often falls ill during his visits. While December brought some relief, as Delhi recently recorded "moderate" air quality for the first time in 53 days, with the AQI dropping below 200, November was a nightmare by all measures. November pain November was …

Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’ after 50 days, ‘poor’ forecast for Friday
1 month ago

Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’ after 50 days, ‘poor’ forecast for Friday

Hindustan Times  

Delhi experienced cleaner air on Wednesday after 50 days, with the air quality categorised as ‘moderate,’ offering much-needed relief from the pollution. However, it worsened to the ‘poor’ category the next day, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of the 38 air quality monitoring stations in the city, only Sri Aurobindo Marg recored ‘very poor’ air quality, while …

Delhi’s air quality improves to lower end of ‘poor’ zone
1 month ago

Delhi’s air quality improves to lower end of ‘poor’ zone

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s average air quality improved to the lower end of the “poor” category on Wednesday with several stations recording “moderate” pollution levels as bright sunshine and blue skies continued. Meteorological experts said strong surface winds played a key role in this improved spell of air quality. Similar wind speeds of 15 to 20 km/hr are likely until Friday with the …

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s Candid Take On Avoiding Being In Delhi: ‘Itna Bhayankar Pollution Hai…’
1 month ago

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s Candid Take On Avoiding Being In Delhi: ‘Itna Bhayankar Pollution Hai…’

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 3 Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital as he often catches infection here. "Har baar Delhi me aata hua, aisa lagta hain ki jaana chahiye ki nahi. Itna bhayankar pollution hai stood at …

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well
1 month ago

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well

ABP News  

Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the “poor” category with the Air Quality Index recorded to be 274 at 8 am on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/yR0mVd8vqm — Press Trust of India December 3, 2024 The Supreme Court ruled on Monday, that restrictions under Graded Response Action Plan -IV measures to curb air pollution will continue in Delhi even though the …

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Emergency measures under Stage-4 of the Graded Action Response Plan, which deals with air pollution in Delhi, will be relaxed only after a "downward trend" is observed in the Air Quality Index of the Capital, the Supreme Court said on Monday. New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi …

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day

India TV News  

For the third day in a row, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, as the AQI was recorded as 351 at 9 am as per the Central Pollution Control Board. The most polluted part of the national capital remained Mundka, with severe air quality and an AQI of 401. AQI at different parts …

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air
1 month, 1 week ago

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air

Hindustan Times  

The marginal improvement in air pollution that Delhi residents have experienced owing to strong winds over the past few days continued on Wednesday with the air quality remaining in the lower end of “very poor”, data showed. Out of the 38 monitoring stations providing data in Delhi on Wedesnday, 17 recorded “poor” air quality, while the remaining 21 remained in …

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?
1 month, 1 week ago

Should India move its capital out of New Delhi to escape air pollution, but to where?

Firstpost  

With Delhi air quality continuing to remain poor, a debate has ensued about shifting India’s national capital to escape pollution. It’s been almost a month, India’s capital Delhi and neighbouring areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, have been breathing toxic air. A vehicle sprays water to curb dust and pollution as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi’s air …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy

Firstpost  

Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has always prioritised and promoted the principles of ecological consciousness As India aims to become the third largest economy in the world, it has considerably failed to develop a policy plan that may control the play of the …

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seven-year-long IIT-Kanpur study reveals worst pollution trends in Delhi

India Today  

Air pollution remains a persistent environmental challenge for Delhi, with rising levels of particulate matter, particularly PM2.5, severely affecting air quality. The findings of the study, from 2017 to 2023, also suggest that 10 pm to 11 am is the worst time for PM2.5 pollution owing to atmospheric conditions. Researchers from IIT proposed a public advisory to address pollution-related health …

Cleanest day of November in Delhi with AQI of 303, air quality still 'very poor'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cleanest day of November in Delhi with AQI of 303, air quality still 'very poor'

India Today  

Delhi saw its cleanest day this month on Wednesday, though the Air Quality Index still hovered at 303, in the "very poor" category. This November stands out as one of the most polluted in Delhi's history, with not a single day escaping the "Very Poor" AQI rating. As Delhi advances through its 29th consecutive day in the "Very Poor," "Severe," …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore

India Today  

As Delhi, like every year, struggles with unhealthy air, the weather conditions continue to make India’s fight against pollution worse. Delhi’s air quality remains in the “very poor” category even though the Graded Response Action Plan has been taken a notch down. The government has told Parliament that air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region is driven by …

Capital continues to reel under ‘very poor’ air quality amid heavy smog
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Capital continues to reel under ‘very poor’ air quality amid heavy smog

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi residents woke up to yet another polluted morning as a thick layer of smog blanketed the national capital early on Tuesday. The city’s Air Quality Index was recorded at 392 at 9 am, a sharp increase from 281 recorded at the same time on Monday. The CPCB classifies AQI levels as ‘good’ between 0 and 50, …

Delhi Pollution: AQI Nears 'Severe' Mark As 'Very Poor' Air Quality Chokes Capital
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Pollution: AQI Nears 'Severe' Mark As 'Very Poor' Air Quality Chokes Capital

ABP News  

Delhi Air Quality Today: Delhi was covered in a thick layer of haze on Tuesday morning, as the air quality was reported to be ‘very poor’, taking a plunge from Monday's 'poor' category report. Check the full list: Area AQI Alipur 412 Anand Vihar 440 Ashok Vihar 415 Bawana 420 Jahangiripur 416 Mandir Marg 413 Mundka 426 National Stadium 408 …

Delhi’s Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’ Category After Brief Respite
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’ Category After Brief Respite

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air quality on Tuesday has deteriorated sharply, with the Air Quality Index nearing the "severe" category, just a day after a brief improvement. Monitoring stations across the city reported AQI levels exceeding 400 in several areas, including Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and Bawana, indicating hazardous conditions. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research attributed the decline to …

Delhi’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality was on the brink of the “severe” category again on Tuesday a day after it briefly improved to the “poor” range as winds continued to remain calm leading to a gradual deterioration in pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management on the same day made changes to the clauses in Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded …

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc

Live Mint  

AQI today: The national capital seems to be experiencing no respite as the air pollution levels worsen. “The AQI has risen due to a combination of stagnant winds that have a speed of less than 10 kilometres per hour and dropping temperatures that trap pollutants close to the ground,” news agency PTI quoted environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari as saying. Last week, …

Delhi air close to severe again, schools go hybrid, anti-pollution curbs continue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air close to severe again, schools go hybrid, anti-pollution curbs continue

India Today  

Delhi's air quality worsened on Tuesday, with the air quality index spiking to 396, falling under the "very poor" category. However, several air monitoring stations recorded an air quality index above 400, placing it under the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. "State governments in the NCR shall ensure that all classes up to 12th Standard are …

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi pollution worsens as winds slow down again

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality, which briefly improved on Monday morning to enter the “poor” category for the first time in nearly a month, deteriorated sharply by the afternoon, returning to the “very poor” zone as wind speeds dropped significantly, trapping pollutants within the city again. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 285 at 9am on Monday, but by …

Delhi Air Quality Sees Significant Improvement, But National Capital Yet To Breathe Clean Air
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality Sees Significant Improvement, But National Capital Yet To Breathe Clean Air

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi improved by a large margin on the morning of Monday, November 24, with the AQI dropping to the 'poor' category. Most of the AQI monitoring stations in the National Capital Region recorded figures below 200. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality continues to deteriorate pic.twitter.com/wntTBQdQnM — …

Delhi's air quality dips again day after slight improvement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality dips again day after slight improvement

India Today  

Delhi's Air Quality worsened to 'very poor' category on Monday after a brief improvement on Sunday evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board bulletin, Delhi's Air Quality Index was recorded at 349 at 4 pm on Monday, worsening from Sunday's AQI of 318. Delhi experienced its cleanest day in a long time on Sunday as the air quality was …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today

India Today  

The residents of Delhi woke up to a slightly improved air quality on Monday morning, as the national capital recorded an overall air quality index of 279, in the "poor" category, against Sunday's "very poor" AQI of 318. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality remains in 'Poor' category, as per Central …

We breathe 9,000 litres of air a day. It's not enough in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We breathe 9,000 litres of air a day. It's not enough in Delhi

India Today  

As October and November roll in, Delhi finds itself enveloped in a thick blanket of smog. FRESH AIR AS A SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS We usually associate nutrition with what we eat, but growing evidence suggests that the air we breathe also plays a role. DELHI'S AIR POLLUTION: A NUTRITIONAL DISASTER In cities like Delhi, where pollution levels frequently reach hazardous …

Delhi: The AQI conundrum
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: The AQI conundrum

New Indian Express  

Besides the measures taken and their effectiveness in countering Delhi’s air pollution, the air quality index monitoring system has also come under scrutiny due to significant discrepancies between the figures reported by the Central Pollution Control Board and those from the international sources, like Swiss air technology company, IQAir. For instance, under Indian standards, PM 2.5 levels of 60 micrograms …

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